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Why study sociology at HKS?

Today’s youth is invited to build the future of the society in which they live. If we desire quality change, we need to understand what this society is and what processes are at work within it. Sociology will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills so that you too can be part of that change!

Family, health, well-being of all members of the society is the concern of the society as a whole. Do you want to assume a piece of that responsibility? The study of sociology will prepare you for it!

Family, health, well-being of all members of the society is the concern of the society as a whole. Do you want to assume a piece of that responsibility? The study of sociology will prepare you for it!

You have always been interested in subcultures? You wish to know more about why and how society changes? Join us and study sociology!

Sometimes you do not fully understand the results of surveys that are made public? You notice their flaws, but do not know exactly what they’re about? The study of sociology will provide you with an answer to that question.

Due to the Croatian accession to the European Union, the model and the rules regarding population migration have changed. This means there will be a demand for experts who understand different identities and can help develop programs to manage migration processes.

The role of local communities has been changing – decentralisation is growing stronger. There is a demand for young, educated people who will be able to get actively involved in the development programs of local communities.

Due to the Croatian accession to the European Union, the model and the rules regarding population migration have changed. This means there will be a demand for experts who understand different identities and can help develop programs to manage migration processes.

You will study in small groups where openness and trust prevails, and the professors who will teach you have rich experience in conducting scientific research projects.

A large number of elective courses and the broadness of their topics will allow to have influence over the content of your studies, and to shape them according to your specific interests.

All study programs at the Catholic University of Croatia provide the basics of the Catholic identity that is interwoven into the development of the western cultural and civilizational circle.

Norms, rules, values, family, state, society, etc. Are you familiar with all those concepts? If you know something little about all of them but wish to dig deeper, the study of sociology awaits you!

Our students on studying at CUC:

Marija Valečić

Studying at CUC is stimulating because it forces a person to progress and expand their knowledge. The professors are accessible and always willing to help without showing signs of superiority. The entire University transmits a positive atmosphere in which each person, each student is invited to take advantage of the potential they possess.

Ivana Fijala

From the very beginning, I have been very enthusiastic about the whole thing about CUC. I considered it a good thing to come to a place where everything is just starting with nothing but the foundations in place. It is precisely us, the students who, together with our professors, assistants and all other associates are building this University. It really is something and I’m proud of it. The professors are helpful, assistants friendly, and the Student Service staff always smiling – which is quite rare! :). I am glad that we have a small number of students, they are all nice and always willing to help. And that is what makes this a great place for studying, socializing and making new friends.

Our professors on studying at CUC:

Roko Mišetić, PhD, Assistant Professor, Deputy of the Head of the Department of Sociology

Among all the social sciences, sociology has a special place because it attempts to understand society as a whole, while taking into account all of its components. In doing that, it has developed specific sociological theories as well as the sociological methodology. However, sociology is not closed within its own limits. It also applies knowledge of other social sciences and humanities. This characteristic is particularly fostered at the Catholic University of Croatia where the study of sociology is designed in a way that students are trained from the beginning of their studies to be open and used to interdisciplinary collaborations. In addition to that, the advantage of studying at the Catholic University of Croatia also lies in the fact that many professors are experienced scientists who apart from their teaching, have a rich research experience. This is particularly important for the education of sociologists who are always required to connect theoretical and empirical knowledge.

Mario Bara, PhD, Assistant Professor

It is almost impossible to imagine the modern society of today without sociology. Due to new technologies, the society has accelerated, constantly changing through the ever faster interactions and ever complex social networks. Such rapid changes in society ask for adequate answers. With its subject of research and methodological approaches, sociology is competent to provide such answers. That is, there is no segment of society that sociology and sociological research cannot have practical implications on. That is why sociology is in constant dialogue with other affiliated disciplines. A vast variety of compulsory and elective sociological courses at the Catholic University of Croatia follow these trends within its study programs. The program allows students to understand and analyse social phenomena and to apply the acquired knowledge in practice. In addition to research related knowledge, this study program also trains students in the teaching skills necessary to successfully participate in educational processes.